Ford’s new tech turns police cars into high-tech watchdogs
Ford Motor Company recently filed a patent that is garnering attention and discussion about privacy and surveillance on the roads. The patent, “System and Method for Detecting Speeding,” describes a system that could turn Ford vehicles into mobile speed detection devices that can alert other drivers to the police. This patent application was filed with […]
Biden watchdogs probe popular credit card and airline rewards
Credit card and airline perks are hugely popular among Americans, but Biden administration officials say aggressive marketing techniques and the dominance of industry giants could be hurting competition and consumers. Concerned about sexuality. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Transportation spoke at a joint hearing Thursday on the impact and challenges […]
Congressional panels that gutted DOJ antitrust arm have Big Tech ties: watchdogs
Two watchdog groups have warned that key committees in the House and Senate are filled with ties to Big Tech, and conflicts of interest could undermine a looming antitrust crackdown on Google and Apple. Last month, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees were torn by antitrust hawks after passing a spending package that included a […]
Congress must resist Big Pharma’s scheme to dismantle drug cost watchdogs
The pharmaceutical industry has always had a long list of Congressional demands, but only recently has the insincerity of those demands become so public and obvious. A few weeks ago, a major pharmaceutical company finding We strongly oppose the Biden administration’s pursuit of “march-in rights.” This effectively allows the White House to seize patents on […]
Watchdogs and water bosses had dinner at private London club to discuss future | Water
The Guardian has revealed that water company bosses, the chairman of regulator Ofwat and the Environment Agency met for dinner at an exclusive private members’ club to discuss ways to quell public anger over tariff rises and sewage spills. did. Campaigners say the closed-door meeting is an outrageous example of “regulatory co-opting” as Ofwat and […]
Watchdogs urge presidential candidates to disclose top campaign fundraisers
A coalition of good governance organizations is calling on 2024 presidential candidates to regularly disclose their largest campaign financing methods, also known as “bundlers.” Individual contributions to presidential campaigns are limited to $6,600 per candidate per election cycle, with $3,300 each in primary and general elections. But Bundler can use that network to organize and […]
Iran Evades Nuclear Watchdogs to Stockpile More Uranium
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi said on Thursday that Iran is impeding nuclear inspectors by tripling its uranium enrichment rate and increasing its stockpile of near-weapon-grade material. Stated. “This is a very frustrating cycle. I don't understand why they don't provide the necessary transparency,” Grossi said. Said Bloomberg News at the […]